TJ on 42's (Build Thread) - Page 2

**TrailWorthyFab** · 03-11-2008, 07:38 PM

Here are some pictures of what I have siting for my build.

H1's with 42" TSL's (6 of them)

TBI Chevy 350

Raptor 700r4

14 bolt that I'm shaving on

Dana 60 front that I need to take the trash off of

BTF truss for the 14 bolt

Twin sticked Dana 300
Etc, Etc. I'll get more pics up

**TrailWorthyFab** · 03-13-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by thedirt

That rig is awesome!

It sure is. I'd hate to find out what he has in that. It's a killer rig. I'd be scared to go rag on it.

Todd

**TrailWorthyFab** · 03-13-2008, 03:35 PM

Found the hood I'll be going with. With the help of Andy. It's a high line hood. Ohhh is it going to look sweet!!!

mike68 · 03-13-2008, 04:17 PM

wow man, thats one bad*** looking rig!

Fool Injected · 03-13-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Toxic TJ

VERY NICE!!!

What was your final wheel base? Wana trade motors?

Im sitting at 108".

And negative on the engine, Im diggin mine

Good luck, its all worth it once you hit the trails for the first time.

**TrailWorthyFab** · 03-13-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mike68

wow man, thats one bad*** looking rig!

Ya....Too bad that isn't my rig. Just the hood I'll be using. Mine is the bashed up one on the first post. One of these days

I hope to get this slaped under there some what quick. I'm going to run with MORE engine mounts then the fun begins on the build

Oman Jeep · 03-14-2008, 01:38 PM

I'd consider going the AEV Highline route... There's one Jeep on the Rubicon Owners Club with 40" tires and it looks great.

Everyone expects the tubed, buggy looking Jeep to conquer everything... but the one with factory looking fenders? That's the one that surprises people

tweba99 · 03-14-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Oman Jeep

I'd consider going the AEV Highline route... There's one Jeep on the Rubicon Owners Club with 40" tires and it looks great.

Everyone expects the tubed, buggy looking Jeep to conquer everything... but the one with factory looking fenders? That's the one that surprises people

Do you see what kind of Jeep his is starting with? The AEV kit will cost more than what he probably paid for the Jeep.

Oman Jeep · 03-14-2008, 05:21 PM

I saw a Jeep with mangled fenders and bonnet.

You don't set out to build a Jeep on 42's if cost is of great concern.

Camo Deere · 03-14-2008, 06:04 PM

What a beauty!

Can't wait to see the progress.

Good luck.

**TrailWorthyFab** · 03-15-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Oman Jeep

I saw a Jeep with mangled fenders and bonnet.

You don't set out to build a Jeep on 42's if cost is of great concern.

Amen Brother. I'm building this rig for the trail. That is the reason I'm not slaping 1 tons under the "toxic tj". It's far to clean to roll or run the risk of bashing it up. Don't get me wrong. The front end will look noting like it does in the first post pics. It will be better than new. However I'm building this jeep to use so crate axles were not an option. There are some things that you just can't justify spending the extra money on if you plan on using it like what it will be built for. But the post above is very much correct. You don't build a jeep on 42's if you are focused on money or you will never get it done. Don't get me wrong. If I wanted to drop 50 grand on it that would be great but then I don't think I could have any fun with it for fear of scratching the skid plate

**JeepRocks86** · 03-15-2008, 12:32 PM

looks like a great build up

tweba99 · 03-16-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Oman Jeep

I saw a Jeep with mangled fenders and bonnet.

You don't set out to build a Jeep on 42's if cost is of great concern.

Doing everything yourself like I did and he is going to be doing helps with the cost considerably so it isn't as expensive as you might think. As I said before though, he is doing a motor swap also, which I did no tackle in my build.

**TrailWorthyFab** · 03-17-2008, 02:58 PM

I'm going Sunday to TX to pick the jeep up.
The owner sent me a few more pictures.
These will be fun to look back on when it's all done

(Pic below) Any Idea how the crash might have happened

**BESRK** · 03-17-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thedirt

Out of curiosity, how much would it cost to run 42s under a TJ, with perhaps an engine swap, D60s, etc?

Have a buddy who did it with his YJ for a pretty good price.. $25K

That was with us doing all the work. YJ, 350, T350, D300, D60/14B, Coilovers, H1 Rims and 42" TSLs. Rig wound up with 118" wheelbase and is pretty good on the steep climbs.

03-14-2008, 01:38 PM	#22
Oman Jeep Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 4,794 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I'd consider going the AEV Highline route... There's one Jeep on the Rubicon Owners Club with 40" tires and it looks great. Everyone expects the tubed, buggy looking Jeep to conquer everything... but the one with factory looking fenders? That's the one that surprises people __________________ 2001 TJ Sport AEV Highline Fender Conversion 35 x 12.50 R15 STTs on 3" lift, 4.56 & Ected Rear ARB Tire Carrier & Road Armor Front Bumper HID Headlights & AMP Research Retractable Side Steps CLICK for more info....

03-14-2008, 05:21 PM	#24
Oman Jeep Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 4,794 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I saw a Jeep with mangled fenders and bonnet. You don't set out to build a Jeep on 42's if cost is of great concern. __________________ 2001 TJ Sport AEV Highline Fender Conversion 35 x 12.50 R15 STTs on 3" lift, 4.56 & Ected Rear ARB Tire Carrier & Road Armor Front Bumper HID Headlights & AMP Research Retractable Side Steps CLICK for more info....